Kamal Ghorui
The much-anticipated first look teaser of Raja Shivaji. After generating tremendous excitement during its exclusive theatrical preview alongside ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, the first look now makes its digital debut. People who had seen the film already on the big screen had been raving about it and there was a lot of buzz on the internet. The wait is finally over as the makers have finally dropped the first look teaser. Positioned as a first-of-its-kind cinematic endeavour, Raja Shivaji brings to life the extraordinary legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on a scale rarely seen before in Marathi cinema, mounted as a truly pan-India spectacle. With Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh leading both in front of and behind the camera, the film blends visual grandeur with a deeply emotional and inspiring narrative rooted in the birth of Swarajya.At its core is a powerful story of vision, courage and conviction, of a son who took a sacred vow and changed the course of history. The teaser offers a glimpse into this stirring journey, combining intensity, emotion and heroism that resonates across generations.Complementing the narrative is a formidable, never-seen-before ensemble cast, bringing together celebrated names from Hindi and Marathi cinema. Alongside Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh who also directs the film apart from headlining it, the film features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Boman Irani, Amol Gupte and Genelia Deshmukh. Mounted on a grand cinematic canvas, the film features high-octane action, rich world-building and top technical excellence. With music by the celebrated duo Ajay–Atul and cinematography by internationally acclaimed Santosh Sivan, Raja Shivaji is set to deliver a visual spectacle with strong emotional resonance.The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on 1 May 2026 in Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu.
